J T Canizaro Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Mississippi, was completed in 1954 and serves as a recreational water resource along the TR- Pearl River.
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Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The dam, with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, primarily serves for recreational purposes and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2016.
Designed by the USDA NRCS, the earth dam with a buttress core rests on a soil foundation and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk. Despite the lack of associated structures, the dam is actively maintained and inspected, with the last inspection conducted in June 2016. With its strategic location and low hazard potential, J T Canizaro Lake Dam stands as a key component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, offering recreational opportunities while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- PEARL RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
331cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
369cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
445cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
81cfs |
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Lefleurs Bluff State Park
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Lefleur's Bluff State Park
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Mississippi Petrified Forest
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Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir
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